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Rotarians offer incredible service to Memory Matters

Posted: June 2, 2011 - 8:07pm

ROTARIANS OFFER INCREDIBLE SERVICE

“Service above self” is the motto of the Rotary Club, and the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club embodies this mission in inspiring and exemplary ways. Back in 2007 they issued a request for proposals to nonprofit organizations to submit applications in support of major projects. On Dec. 5, 2007, we were informed that our capital project to create a new dementia care facility was selected. This incredible civic group committed to raise $250,000 toward a new home for our organization.

Over the next three years, they worked diligently to complete this project, and despite the economic disaster in 2008/2009, they were successful. Memory Matters will remain eternally grateful to the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club for their perseverance, dedication and generosity. We wish to thank the leadership of the club as well as each and every member of the club whose efforts are so appreciated. A special thanks goes to Dennis Nelson who served as the Rotary Club liaison to our board of directors.

In addition to raising a quarter million dollars, the Rotary Club members physically moved us into our new facility — they were like a swarm of bees moving furniture and boxes and equipment. In addition, individual Rotarians offered the products and services of their businesses to ensure the quality and success of this construction project — paint, landscaping, asphalt, insurance, and so much more.

More importantly, the Rotarians embraced and supported the reason behind the project: the growing need in our community to provide services to families caring for loved ones with any type of dementia. The members of the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club are extraordinary advocates for the senior citizens in our community.

The partnership between Memory Matters and the Rotary Club has helped to create a center of excellence in dementia care and to provide crucial services to both those afflicted with dementia and their caregivers. For information about these services call 842-6688.